All of Ms Carál Ní Chuilín’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Go raibh maith agat, a Aire. You have partly answered my question, in that you mentioned large local companies. Will you, however, ensure that the assured skills academies will, in conjunction with the potential opportunities that big companies and, indeed, FDI may bring, continue to have your support for local…
To ask the Minister of Education to outline how many people, via the Education Authority, are able to assess children and young people for ADHD and autism through the medium of Irish.
To ask the Minister of Health, in light of the Judicial Review judgement of 30 June 2023 on the 2010 criteria, what new criteria he will be bringing forward on Continuing Healthcare.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what legislation he plans to introduce to support residents who own defective homes deemed unsafe to live in but are still required to pay mortgages and utility bills.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail when the social strategies that are within his responsibility will be published with a costed action plan.
To ask the Minister for Communities, following comments by the Speaker at the conclusion of Question Time on 12 March 2024, whether he will now answer questions relating to housing.
I wish to raise the issue of mental health support in our emergency departments. The community navigators, who are probably better known as the "Pink T-shirts", provide a service that is based in the Royal Victoria Hospital emergency department. They have been working there since December 2021. It is a service that is…
I thank the Minister for his response. He knows me well enough to know that I am not saying this lightly, but that will not mean anything to families, the police or community groups who are in ED from Thursday to Sunday or Monday with people who are struggling or in crisis through drugs or alcohol or both. When the…
I agree with Andy Allen on the need for a stand-alone housing outcome. We all look forward to seeing the Programme for Government. Perhaps the deputy First Minister can give us more details on how the PFG outcomes will be measured.
International Women’s Day 2024 That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that…
I thank my colleague from North Belfast for raising the issue. I am glad that the Minister mentioned that she would welcome a bid from the Minister of Health for a more secure funding model for the hospice. Will she raise with him the fact that there is a need for a business case for more sustainable funding not just…
Go raibh míle maith agaibh to every Member who spoke. I recorded that there were something like 19 contributions to the debate, including my winding-up speech. I was delighted to see a collegiate approach and the contributions that everybody made, which were sincere, honest and very credible. I pay tribute to both the…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. In addition to the areas that the Minister outlined, will he provide us with some security about how he will work with Minister Simon Harris on ensuring that not only those who are looking at innovation but students who are looking at further and higher education can enjoy…
Ms Ní Chuilín asked the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of how the £30 million from the Irish Government’s Enterprise Ireland fund can be used.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline what dual diagnosis services are available in emergency departments for patients with poor mental health and addictions.
To ask the Minister of Health how many (i) hostels; and (ii) emergency accommodation in Belfast are funded by his Department through the Housing Executive.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) when a draft Order will be laid in the Assembly to give effect to the 2022 final recommendations of the Local Government Boundary Commissioner; and (ii) whether this will be with or without modifications.
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on (i) when the Anti-Poverty Strategy will be published; (ii) how much funding has been earmarked for the Anti-Poverty Strategy; and (iii) whether the Anti-Poverty Strategy will have objective need at the heart of any outcomes arising from this strategy.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he is going to include people who leave their home as a result of domestic violence within (i) the current approach; or (ii) any new approach to allocating points for social housing.
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the (i) policy development; and (ii) investment of services for dual diagnosis for people in mental health crisis with addiction.